Schedule Letter

Did your circumstances change concerning your abilities to perform work, or are not longer able to meet your working hours​? 

How do I get a schedule letter? What is a schedule A letter?

A schedule letter serves as certification that an individual, commonly a patient or applicant, has a severe physical, intellectual, or psychiatric disability which qualifies the person for consideration under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u), Schedule A hiring authority, an appointment for Persons with Disabilities.

Schedule Letter for Licensed Medical Practitioners

A valid schedule letter must be printed on Medical Professional’s letterhead and must include a signature or it is invalid. This is a sample Doctor Disability Proof Schedule letter:

To Whom It May Concern:

This letter serves as certification that (name of patient/applicant) is an individual with an intellectual disability, severe physical disability, or psychiatric disability, and is eligible to be considered for employment under the Schedule A hiring authority 5 CFR 213.3102(u).

Thank you for your interest in considering this individual for employment. I may be contacted at (phone number). Medical Professional’s printed name and title) (Medical Professional’s signature. Note: Proof of disability is a requirement for noncompetitive consideration under the Schedule

A, 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), Excepted Service Authority. 5 CFR § 213.3102(u)(3) states: “Proof of disability.

(i) An agency must require proof of an applicant’s intellectual disability, severe physical disability, or psychiatric disability prior to making an appointment under this section.

(ii) An agency may accept, as proof of disability, appropriate documentation (e.g., records, statements, or other appropriate information) issued by a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional duly certified by a State, the District, or a U.S. territory, to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (Sates or private); or any Federal agency, State agency, or an agency of the District or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits.” According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, the above sample language meets the requirements for consideration under the Schedule A hiring authority. 

This type of letter is to confirm a change in work schedule. Have a look at our HR letters, which include guides, letter examples, grammar checkers, etc. Use and adapt this request letter to request a change in your work schedule!

Download this sample Schedule A Letter for Licensed Medical Practitioners template now for your reference.